Compare Pay TV Packages

Content

Without a doubt, the first thing you’ll need to consider is what type of content you want to watch the most on your Pay TV service. If, for example, you’re after the biggest range of TV shows and movies, Netflix might be the way to go. In contrast, sports lovers will no doubt be attracted by Foxtel’s huge range of quality sports channels, while reality TV enthusiasts might be best-suited to a platform like hayu, which focuses exclusively on this type of content. Most people don’t watch just one genre, so you’ll likely be looking for something which combines a few of your favourite types of programming. Regardless of what you like, however, it’s vital that you ensure the service you go for will be able to fulfil your needs.

Data Usage

Though there are certainly similarities between how much data different streaming services use, there are some which tend to eat through your data a little more. If you have unlimited data on your broadband plan, this won’t be too much of a problem for you. If, however, you have a capped plan, you could end up paying more than you bargained for. Too much streaming could see you needing to pay excess charges for exceeding your data limit, or you may even need to purchase a more data-heavy plan to accommodate your needs – something which will inevitably cost a little more money – so make sure you know how much data a platform is likely to use before you sign up.

Cost

Cost is an obvious factor, and one which virtually everyone will take into consideration prior to purchasing anything, not just pay TV. The way pay TV platforms structure their prices varies, but for the most part you’ll be looking at a monthly fee to access a group of channels or a library of content. For some, you’ll simply be paying monthly on no-contract, while others will lock you in for a certain period of time – the latter option, though it doesn’t sound ideal, can often end up saving you money. Other services charge on a per-view basis, which is suitable for lower-volume viewers who might not want to pay a monthly fee for something they will only occasionally use.

Foxtel

The pioneer of pay TV in Australia, Foxtel delivers over 90 channels of entertainment, news and sports via cable and satellite. Both methods require installation at the customer’s premises if Foxtel hasn’t been connected there before. These days, new customers can only opt for a satellite installation, as Foxtel winds down its cable network over the next few years and gradually moves everyone over to satellite.

Foxtel recently launched their live 4K programming alongside the new iQ4 set top box. You can automatically record your favourite shows to watch later with the exact same quality as if you were watching them live. Coupled with a broadband internet connection, the Foxtel iQ4 box also give you access to on-demand replays of recent shows, live sport and entire seasons of certain programs – all of which is included in the subscription cost. Plus, you get access to the Foxtel Go app, allowing you to watch content on demand wherever you are.

Foxtel From Telstra

Two names – one awesome service. Foxtel from Telstra is exactly what the name says. It’s Foxtel in its full, home-installed form, but sold and billed by Telstra. Therefore, it’s only available to those who have an active Telstra service of some kind (a prepaid mobile service is perfectly fine). There are often extremely compelling deals available on Foxtel packages when you subscribe this way, so it’s well worth checking out what’s on offer.

The bundles are a bit different from Foxtel, though the channel packs follow the same format. You can choose between Foxtel Plus, Sports HD + Foxtel Plus, Movies HD + Foxtel Plus, Premium – or get it all with Platinum Plus, which includes all channels. Subscribers also get access to the Foxtel Go app to stream content anytime. See what’s trending on Foxtel from Telstra.